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Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.9 (648)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
17855 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

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Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.9
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Fairhope

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Southern Roots combines a picturesque ambiance, exceptional service and Chef-driven menus focused on high-quality, locally sourced and estate grown farm-to-table fare to create a chic yet casual experience, infused with flavor and fun and inviting a return.

**Holiday menus and hours may vary** Please contact the hotel 251-928-9201 to find out about special holiday menus (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's, etc.)

1847 Bar in Southern Roots
Every great hotel has a great bar to steal away to, and 1847 is ours. 1847 is home to the beverage arts, with Grand Garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass all getting in on the act. The setting of choice for savoring house-made elixirs, quiet conversation, or the easy company of new friends.

Complimentary Valet Parking on Non Holidays
Upscale Casual Dining – Resort Attire

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Southern Roots - Grand Hotel.

4.9

4.9
(648)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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    Best Service

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    Best Ambiance

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    Best Value

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    Innovative

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    Healthy

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    Great for fine wines

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    Romantic

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    Great for scenic views

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    Lively

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    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

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    Best Ambiance

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    Best Value

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    Innovative

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    Healthy

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    Great for fine wines

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    Romantic

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    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Southern Roots - Grand Hotel offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service in a beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" chef and servers like Christian, who provide attentive service. The ambiance, especially at sunset, enhances the meal. Standout dishes include diver scallops and beef Wellington, with cocktails receiving special praise.
648 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Our dinner could not have been more “grand!!!”
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Amanda, Thank you so much! We love hearing this! We're delighted you had another wonderful experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another grand evening! 😊 Warm Regards, Susan M

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  2. Jay

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner while staying at the hotel. Nice experience, great view and service.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Jay, Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed the beautiful views and our service. We hope to welcome you back to the Grand Hotel soon! 😊 Warm Regards, Susan M

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  3. Teresa

    Mississippi5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom and I ordered the red snapper. It was fabulous! The crème brûlée was delicious as well. Christian, our server was the best.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Teresa, Thank you for the kind review! We appreciate your support and will be sure to share your compliments with Christian. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Warm Regards Susan M

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  4. julie Gold

    Mobile45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef is awesome. Cocktails were terrific. Wine was delicious. Food incredible.

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  5. Bob

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised at everything during our stay!

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  6. Chad

    Nashville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, service was extremely slow for a restaurant that had maybe fifteen people in it
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on September 22, 2026
    Dear Chad, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the food and truly apologize for the slow service. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to welcome you back for a much better experience. Best Regards Susan M

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  7. julie Gold

    Mobile45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef is phenomenal!!!! We asked for a special entree and he more than delivered!!
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on September 14, 2026
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled the chef was able to create such a memorable special entrée for you. Ms. Beckham, it’s always a pleasure having you with us—we’re so happy to see you each time! Best Regards, Susan M

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  8. Buddy

    Mississippi10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Sothern Roots while staying at The Grand. Food was excellent and service provided by our waiter Dallas was wonderful. Very enjoyable meal and evening!
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on September 14, 2026
    Dear Buddy, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your meal and Dallas’s exceptional service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Roots soon! Best Regards Susan M

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  9. Joe

    Jacksonville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was more cold than warm. Craziest thing I have ever seen. The food appeared to have a little steam coming off of it but the actual temperature was more cold than warm. Wasn’t hot at all. The service was great and the view was nice.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on September 11, 2026
    Dear Joe, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m very sorry your food was not served at the proper temperature. That’s not the experience we want for our guests. One of our chefs will be reaching out to you personally to follow up. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Best Regards Susan M

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  10. robin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu, the quality of the preparation, and of the ingredients, were all superb.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on August 25, 2026
    Dear Robin, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the menu and appreciated the quality of our ingredients and preparation. It means a lot to our team to know you had such a wonderful experience. We sincerely appreciate you dining with us and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Southern Roots again soon! Best Regards Susan M

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Southern Roots pours drinks: the on-site 1847 Bar offers garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass, and guests praise the cocktails and martinis.

Southern Roots offers a picturesque, romantic dining room with soft lighting and sweeping bay and sunset views, pairing casual‑elegant service with a chef‑driven, resort-style setting.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Southern Roots - Grand Hotel is open for dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Yes, Southern Roots is frequently chosen for anniversaries and romantic evenings, with guests praising its intimate, warm ambience and sunset views over the bay.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labeled vegetarian choices (for example, the [Vegetarian] Mushroom Risotto), and guests report the kitchen has prepared vegan options on request.

The Tomato Pie is a clear stand-out, it's on Southern Roots' menu and multiple guests call it a must-order and a favorite.

Yes, the hotel asks guests to call 251-928-9201 for holiday menus and special arrangements, and reviews show staff happily accommodating celebrations and dietary requests like vegan options.

Some dishes are reported as generous, guests describe a basil‑crusted grouper as very generous, and the Tomato Pie is noted as a very nice‑sized, individually baked portion.

Yes, Southern Roots runs special holiday menus and experiences; the restaurant notes holiday menus (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s) may vary and a Valentine’s Day Menu is offered.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report staff providing special desserts for a child’s birthday, and reviewers list the restaurant as suitable for family gatherings.

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Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.9
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Fairhope

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
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